The Department ofMedical Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of California, reported in their 2011 study that probiotics have an impact, treatingGastrointestinal disorders associated withautism spectrum disorders(ASD).

ASD affected children have a mucosal immune response and the presence of abnormalgut bacteriawhich has repeatedly been observed.

The researchers suggest that the administration of probiotics may be an effective treatment modality for the treatment of symptoms associated with ASD and that the administration of probiotic bacteria to address changes in the microbiota might, therefore, be a useful noveltherapeutic toolwith which to restore normal gut microbiota, reduce inflammation, restore epithelial barrier function, and potentially minimize behavioraln symptoms associated with some children with ASD.